Doctor Visit #3 - Down!

Yesterday, Dave met Andrew and I at my OB/GYN office. We waited in the lobby about an hour to be brought back to the sonogram room. The technician was able to perform the sonogram from my belly...... and still a heartbeat!! Woohooo! The baby is growing normally at this stage and is measuring at 9 weeks 5 days! We met with the doctor who gave me all of my blood/urine lab results - all normal. The technician took a prick of blood from my finger for the 11 week down syndrome/genetic screening testing which will be completed at the next appt. - Wed. - Oct. 1st.

Dave was very excited to see the baby and the beating heart on the sonogram. I'm happy that he's able to feel a bit more comfortable with all of this. He's been pretty gloomy about the whole thing - very uneasy with all of our past history. I myself am excited with each "milestone" appt. met, but still worry about the many hurdles I need to pass.

My belly is pretty bruised from the lovenox shots. The shots don't really hurt when given. I'm definately in the routine of a 7am and 7pm shot schedule. The technician recommended spreading out the shots on my abdomen further to try to avoid some of the bruising. Dr. Pinckert stopped me on the way out of the office to say hello and that he remembered me from some 6 years earlier. I kind of doubt he remembered our one appt. six years ago, but it was nice of him to say hello. I am counting on the care from his team to properly monitor all of this. For my own records - my weight was 155lbs - a few lbs more than my start weight. Hope I can keep meeting these hurdles which are really minor to most pregnant women. I hope to stay healthy.

An update on my kids......
Drew started another season of therapeutic horseback riding in Thurmont on Tuesday night. He used to ride on Saturday mornings, but we were moved to Tuesday nights, so Andrew could ride with a therapist and not ride alone. Now that he is so big, Andrew riding with a back rider seems more enjoyable to him and easier on us. He wasn't his singing self while riding. I think it's been awhile for him and he needed to get back in the saddle! Andrew and I went to The Frederick Fair on Wednesday with a school field trip. I enjoyed spending that time with him.

Amelia starts soccer tomorrow morning - we'll all go to cheer her on. This will be her first "sporty" activity. Not sure she even knows what soccer is!